Yan Li paid it no mind. He looked around, taking in the courtyard that the people of Thatched Cottage Estate had occupied for so long. Unhurriedly clasping his hands before his stomach, he said coldly, "In accordance with the agreement between Purple Gold Cave and Elder Niu, I must apologize to you all. In accordance with the agreement and the sect rules, Purple Gold Cave does not permit large numbers of outsiders to be stationed here. Please leave immediately."
Guan Fangyi naturally knew of this agreement. She also knew that with Niu Youdao dead, they could no longer keep their footing here. Forcing themselves to stay would instead bring danger, so Niu Youdao had long made arrangements for her: leave!
Guan Fangyi nodded. "Naturally, we shall comply. But for so many people to leave so suddenly, we need some time to pack and prepare. Demanding it immediately is rather difficult for us."
Yan Li said blandly, "Purple Gold Cave is not entirely unreasonable either. I will give you half a day. If anyone is still lingering here after half a day, do not blame me for showing no mercy!"
"With so much property and so many people, how can we possibly finish packing in half a day?" Guan Fangyi demanded. Seeing that he remained unmoved, she understood. With a bitter smile, she said, "Daoist Master has only just died, and he died for Purple Gold Cave. Yet Purple Gold Cave turns around and presses us like this. Is that not far too heartless?"
"Rules are rules!" Yan Li threw down those words and turned away. The disciples following him all felt a touch of schadenfreude. They all knew their master was plainly taking revenge.
Yan Li was indeed taking revenge, though he still felt it was not nearly enough. However,